Südtirol has made inquiries for Picerno's 22-year-old Italian midfielder Samuel Pugliese, but they are not the only club interested. According to information gathered by TuttoC.com, Pescara has shown concrete interest in the player, while Empoli has also made preliminary inquiries. Other clubs are also reportedly prepared to compete to sign the midfielder. Pugliese is under contract until June 2027 and scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists in 33 Serie C appearances in the 2025/2026 season. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €150k.